How far is Bloomington, IL from Streamwood, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Streamwood, IL is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.89 mi
02h 48m
Flight
114.61 mi
184.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.61 mi
Kilometers
184.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.92 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Streamwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T11:55
Arrive Streamwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Braceville
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Bloomington
69 mi
01h 24m
To Streamwood
69 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Streamwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Streamwood.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    2654 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    17.7 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street

    2523 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    34 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lake Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bartlett Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bartlett Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cypress Drive

    781 ft · 34 sec · Cypress Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Streamwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
104 mi · 75%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.7 mi · 13%
Lake Street
6.61 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.57 mi · 3%
West Lake Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Bartlett Road
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
01h 24m from Bloomington
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Streamwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Streamwood?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Bloomington and 69 miles from Streamwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Streamwood.

Stop Ideas Near Braceville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Braceville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braceville.

RAIL

Dwight station

20 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Streamwood. Straight-line distance: 114.61 mi (184.44 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Streamwood

#2 Streamwood

Village in United States of America

Population38,777
Coordinates42.0255800, -88.1784100
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-88.99369, 40.4842)
End: Streamwood (-88.17841, 42.02558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Streamwood. The current time is 11:55:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.